France plan friendlies against Brazil and Colombia in March in the US | OneFootball

France plans to face Brazil for the first time in over ten years, and Colombia in friendlies in March in the United States, as preparation for the 2026 World Cup, announced the president of the French Football Federation (FFF), Philippe Diallo, this Friday.

“It is not yet finalized, but we are in advanced negotiations to be able to breathe the American air in March. A suitable moment, because the Cup will be there,” declared Diallo at the end of an FFF Executive Committee, which gave the green light to plan these friendlies.

“I leave it open, because Colombia could be our opponent [in the group stage of the World Cup]. So, in that case, we would have to see how to proceed,” emphasized the official.

The preparation games would be in Boston and Florida.

France vs. Brazil

The World Cup group draw will be held on December 5 in Washington. France cannot be in the same group as Brazil, as both teams will be seeded.

The last match between Brazil and France took place in March 2015, a friendly with a Brazilian victory by 3-1 at the Stade de France.

Preparation for the World Cup

Diallo also spoke about other details planned by the FFF for preparation before the World Cup.

“Members of Didier Deschamps' technical staff will go to the United States in the coming days to conduct an initial analysis of possible training sites for the French team,” he explained.

“The December 5 draw will not only determine our opponents but also where France will play. The work done in advance will allow us to choose our base more quickly,” he continued.

Diallo revealed that Deschamps will announce the World Cup squad list “around May.”

After that, France will still play two friendlies at home before crossing the Atlantic for the World Cup.

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